Cost of living in Odessa (Ukraine) is 49% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Odessa (Ukraine) is 46% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Odessa | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 122₴ (15 zł) | 30 zł | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 123₴ (15 zł) | 21 zł | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58₴ (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 25₴ (3.08 zł) | 3.37 zł | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 28₴ (3.45 zł) | 12 zł | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40₴ (4.88 zł) | 9 zł | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 99₴ (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19₴ (2.36 zł) | 3.87 zł | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15₴ (1.86 zł) | 3.21 zł | - 42% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20₴ (2.41 zł) | 3.45 zł | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 139₴ (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25₴ (3.02 zł) | 8 zł | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11₴ (1.38 zł) | 2.67 zł | - 48% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Odessa (Ukraine) is 68% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,893₴ (1,341 zł) | 5,389 zł | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,920₴ (1,221 zł) | 4,348 zł | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,450₴ (178 zł) | 555 zł | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,757₴ (1,078 zł) | 3,435 zł | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,631₴ (816 zł) | 2,648 zł | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,098₴ (135 zł) | 423 zł | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111₴ (14 zł) | 47 zł | - 71% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,699₴ (1,809 zł) | 1,522 zł | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,308₴ (284 zł) | 469 zł | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 283₴ (35 zł) | 38 zł | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 146₴ (18 zł) | 31 zł | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Odessa (Ukraine) is 5% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,362₴ (291 zł) | 343 zł | - 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,292₴ (159 zł) | 151 zł | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,540₴ (313 zł) | 300 zł | + 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,118₴ (384 zł) | 473 zł | - 19% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Odessa (Ukraine) is 38% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 695,069₴ (85,537 zł) | 80,684 zł | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27₴ (3.34 zł) | 7 zł | - 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 376₴ (46 zł) | 115 zł | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 99₴ (12 zł) | 33 zł | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Odessa (Ukraine) is 49% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 100₴ (12 zł) | 18 zł | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 134₴ (17 zł) | 34 zł | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 290₴ (36 zł) | 144 zł | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 81₴ (10 zł) | 17 zł | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57₴ (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 61₴ (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 30₴ (3.70 zł) | 4.56 zł | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47₴ (5.78 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 141₴ (17 zł) | 68 zł | - 74% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Odessa (Ukraine) is 41% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Odessa | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 347₴ (43 zł) | 77 zł | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 238₴ (29 zł) | 54 zł | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 508₴ (63 zł) | 194 zł | - 68% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 908₴ (112 zł) | 122 zł | - 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 125₴ (15 zł) | 29 zł | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36₴ (4.40 zł) | 14 zł | - 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29₴ (3.54 zł) | 11 zł | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,318₴ (1,639 zł) | 2,424 zł | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.27₴ (0.16 zł) | 0.31 zł | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 652₴ (80 zł) | 122 zł | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 37₴ (4.57 zł) | 17 zł | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
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